Fogarty/NIH news: mobilizing coronavirus research, mobile health, FY2020 budget, building trust in vaccines

NIH mobilizes research to address new coronavirus The coronavirus outbreak that began in China in late 2019 has focused the world’s attention on how best to slow transmission, diagnose and treat those with COVID-19. At NIH, scientists are working to develop a vaccine, identify existing therapeutics and encourage coronavirus research. NIH mobilizes coronavirus research Coronavirus news and resources compiled by Fogarty NIH, Fogarty receive funding hikes for Fiscal Year 2020 The NIH budget was approved by Congress and signed into law in December 2019, providing funding for Fiscal Year 2020. Fogarty’s allocation was boosted by 3.4 percent, bringing its total to $80.76 million. NIH, Fogarty FY2020 funding hike Opinion: Building trust in vaccines is essential for global health Fogarty Director Dr. Roger I. Glass discusses how building trust in vaccines is essential for global health, while reflecting on the legacy of his colleague, vaccine developer Dr. Maharaj (Raj) K. Bhan, who recently passed away. Building trust in vaccines Q and A with Dr Jean Nachega: Prioritizing research training, medical education Dr. Jean Nachega, a principal investigator on the African Forum for Research and Education in Health (AFREhealth) award, discusses the impact of the Medical Education Partnership Initiative, AFREhealth’s goals and current research priorities. Q and A with Dr Jean Nachega Profile: Fogarty Fellow studies novel malaria detection device in Cameroon Fogarty Fellow Jillian Armstrong is working on a research project evaluating photoacoustic flow cytometry for the non-invasive detection of malaria-infected red blood cells. Profile of Jillian Armstrong Scientist studies the moringa plant’s medicinal, nutritional benefits With Fogarty funding, Dr. Carrie Waterman helped Kenyan farmers improve cultivation and processing of the moringa plant, known for its medicinal and nutritional properties. Moringa plant’s benefits Focus on mobile health Through its Mobile Health: Technology and Outcomes in Low and Middle Income Countries program, Fogarty has been funding projects to catalyze innovation through multidisciplinary research that addresses global health problems. Developing mobile solutions to improve health Innovative microscope enables early cancer diagnoses Scientists develop app to diagnose, treat leishmaniasis Mobile tool designed to alleviate late-stage cancer pain

Also in this issue Global sepsis burden is double previous estimates The toll of sepsis, a life-threatening organ dysfunction due to infection, is double previous estimates, according to a recent article in The Lancet, based on data from the 2017 Global Burden of Disease study. China overtaking US as global research leader According to the State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2020 report, U.S. scientific and engineering investment has dropped relative to the rest of the world, while spending has risen rapidly in a number of Asian countries. People in the news: NCI names Dr. Satish Gopal new global health director Hib conjugate vaccine developer Dr. John Bennet Robbins dies Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases hires Dr. Morven Roberts as CEO Dr. Stephen Hahn appointed as FDA commissioner Gates Foundation selects Dr. Mark Suzman as new CEO AAAS picks Dr. Sudip Parikh as new CEO, executive publisher Indian rotavirus vaccine developer Dr. Maharaj K. Bhan dies NIH dental, craniofacial research director Dr. Martha J. Somerman retires Fogarty MEPI collaborator Dr. Fitzhugh Mullan dies Details: People in the news Global health briefs: Analysis of research in higher education released by WHO Ethics issues studied for research in crises CDC publishes global health security tips G-FINDER report finds uneven progress on neglected diseases Global Health Technologies Coalition develops new fact sheets Many researchers fail to report results on ClinicalTrials.gov Details: Global health briefs E-news extras CUGH Annual Meeting: Join NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins and members of his leadership team in a discussion of NIH funding priorities for global health research on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) annual meeting. Full schedule of Fogarty and NIH events at CUGH Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Annual Conference April 17 - 20, 2020 Washington DC NIH and Fogarty research news related to the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 outbreak Coronavirus news and resources for global health researchers from Fogarty NIH clinical trial of remdesivir to treat COVID-19 begins NIAID/NIH news, February 25, 2020 Early epidemiological analysis of the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak based on crowdsourced data: a population-level observational study [Open access], authored by Fogarty scientists The Lancet Digital Health, February 20, 2020 NIH scientists identify atomic structure of novel coronavirus protein NIAID Now blog, February 19, 2020 Remdesivir prevents MERS coronavirus disease in monkeys Results support testing antiviral against 2019 novel coronavirus NIAID/NIH news, February 13, 2020 New images of novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 now available NIAID Now blog, February 13, 2020 Early epidemiological analysis of the 2019-nCoV outbreak based on a crowdsourced data [Preprint], authored by Fogarty scientists medRxiv, February 4, 2020 Perspective: A novel coronavirus emerging in China - Key questions for impact assessment, co-authored by NIAID scientists New England Journal of Medicine, January 24, 2020 NIAID officials discuss novel coronavirus that recently emerged in China Research underway to address latest viral threat NIAID/NIH news, January 23, 2020 More news and publications featuring Fogarty staff Preparing for the future implementation of respiratory syncytial virus vaccines, co-authored by Dr David Spiro, Director, Fogarty Division of International Epidemiology and Population Studies The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, January 21, 2020 Evolution of highly pathogenic H7N3 avian influenza viruses in Mexico [Full access], co-authored by Fogarty scientists Zoonoses and Public Health, January 7, 2020 Childhood immune imprinting to influenza A shapes birth year-specific risk during seasonal H1N1 and H3N2 epidemics, co-authored by Fogarty's Dr Cecile Viboud PLOS Pathogens, December 19, 2019 NIH global health research news The next chapter for African genomics, featuring the NIH-supported Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) Nature, February 19, 2020 NIH study supports new approach for treating cerebral malaria NINDS/NIH news, February 18, 2020 Resource allocation for biomedical research: analysis of investments by major funders [Open access] using NIH-hosted World Report Health Research Policy and Systems, February 17, 2020 Recent advances in addressing tuberculosis give hope for future NIAID/NIH news, February 11, 2020 Genes linked to schizophrenia identified in ancestral African population NIH Research Matters, February 11, 2020 NIH-funded clinical trial [in southern and eastern Africa] to test PrEP, dapivirine ring for safety in pregnant women NIAID/NIH news, February 10, 2020 Experimental HIV vaccine regimen ineffective in preventing HIV No safety concerns found; NIH and partners discontinue vaccinations NIAID/NIH news, February 3, 2020 Marking the first World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day NIAID Now blog, January 30, 2020 Peace Corps Director Dr Jody Olsen urges CFC donations, volunteers during fireside chat at NIH NIH Record, January 10, 2020 NIH-developed Zika vaccine improves fetal outcomes in animal model NIAID/NIH media advisory, December 19, 2019 Recent NIH Requests for Information (RFIs) of interest to global health researchers Request for Information (RFI): Inviting Comments and Suggestions on a Framework for the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for FYs 2021-2025 (NOT-OD-20-064) Other Fogarty news Meet the honoree: Mary Fogarty McAndrew, recipient of the Gordon and Llura Gund Leadership Award Research!America blog, January 28, 2020 Updates from the Center for Global Health Studies at Fogarty Fogarty news, January 15, 2020 More global health research news from Fogarty

Funding opportunities International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) for US scientists Application deadline: March 6, 2020 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science U.S. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Japan Application deadline: March 31, 2020 International Bioethics Training Program Application deadline: June 4, 2020 Fogarty HIV Research Training for LMIC Institutions Application deadline: August 20, 2020 Mobile Health: Technology and Outcomes in LMICs Application deadline: September 24, 2020 AIDS application deadline: December 3, 2020 All Fogarty funding opportunities Subscribe to NIH global health funding opportunities email alerts

Upcoming events March 31 - April 3, 2020 Preparedness Summit, sponsored in part by NIH Dallas, TX April 4 - 5, 2020 Global Health and Innovation Conference presented by Unite for Sight New Haven, CT April 17 - 20, 2020 Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Annual Conference Washington, DC > Fogarty- and NIH-related sessions at the CUGH annual conference April 17, 2020: Satellite session: Symposium on Global Cancer Research, organized through a collaboration with the National Cancer Institute and its partners Satellite session: Implementation Science for Global Health: Building Research Capacity, organized by Fogarty Satellite session: Advancing Global Health through Cross-Cutting Approaches in Stigma Reduction, organized by Fogarty April 18 - 20, 2020: CUGH 2020 conference sessions April 20 - 22, 2020 NIH Regional Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration Baltimore, MD May 20 - 21, 2020 Conference on International Perspective on Integrative Medicine for Cancer Prevention and Cancer Patient Management hosted by NIH's National Cancer Institute NIH campus, Bethesda, MD A live webcast will be available. Details to be announced. June 9, 2020 Fogarty Advisory Board Meeting Open Session NIH campus, Bethesda, MD June 19 - 21, 2020 National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) International Forum Hollywood, FL July 6 - 10, 2020 International AIDS Conference San Francisco/Oakland, CA July 26 - 30, 2020 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference Amsterdam, Netherlands October 4 - 6, 2020 American Neurological Association Annual Meeting Los Angeles, CA October 11 - 15, 2020 HIV Research for Prevention Conference, presented by the International AIDS Society Cape Town, South Africa October 17 - 18, 2020 Women Leaders in Global Health Conference New Delhi, India Fogarty calendar of events